Description
Job Title: Educator RN
Department: Nursing Institute
Location: Rochester General Hospital
Hours Per Week: Per Diem
Schedule: Day
SUMMARY:
As a Registered Nurse – Educator, your in-depth knowledge and outstanding communication skills are key in fostering quality care, enhanced wellness and ongoing growth and development throughout Rochester Regional.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Evaluation. Identify and validate the learning needs of customers by utilizing needs assessments, CQI results, performance improvement results, customer surveys and course evaluation results; document the effectiveness of educational offerings by developing, monitoring and assessing competencies; analyze cost to maximize the efficient utilization of resources
- Development. Create educational programs and curriculum that promote quality healthcare, employee/patient growth and personal wellness; provide leadership in areas of expertise as a resource to the customer; develop communications and audio-visual materials that are clear and concise
- Implementation. Facilitate programs to meet the identified learning needs of our customers; provide in-depth orientation, in-service and continuing education for staff or patients
ATTRIBUTES
- In lieu of degree, equivalent combination of education and healthcare related work experience will be considered
- Minimum of three (3) years of prior training/teaching experience in related educational field
- Kind, understanding and strong attention to detail
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse license in New York State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- For Diabetes Education - Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or achievement of CDE status within two years of the start date in the position.
- For Wound Care - National Certification from Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) 0r Wound Care Certification (WCC) from NAWCO required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, health education, or instructional development or
- An equivalent combination of education and healthcare related work experience will be considered
- Minimum of 1 year prior training/teaching experience
- At least 6 months RN experience preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light - Clinical - Light clinical roles involve frequent standing and walking, with occasional lifting of light objects (≤20 lbs.) and routine reaching, grasping, and fine manipulation for tasks such as patient care, laboratory work, or specimen processing. Staff rely on strong visual and auditory acuity to accurately observe specimens, read instrumentation, monitor patients, respond to alarms, and communicate effectively with care teams. Cognitive demands include multitasking, prioritizing clinical and laboratory workflows, and coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Emotional resilience is necessary due to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities, and the need for precise and compassionate interaction with patients and colleagues. Environmental exposures may include infectious materials, biological specimens, cleaning agents, sharps, chemical reagents, and wet surfaces. PPE use, TB testing, and schedule flexibility are commonly required.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)
- RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of Professions
PAY RANGE: $82,742.00 - $113,568.00
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
